Overview

Key facts

Sociology students from Grand Valley State University may earn either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in sociology. The B.A. requires a third-semester proficiency in a foreign language, while the B.S. requires intermediate level statistics. A minor is also available.

A sociology degree also serves as a strong base for several graduate programs, including occupational therapy and social work.

Why Study Sociology At Grand Valley?

As a liberal arts school, the Grand Valley campus and community actively engages in social issues and service, which creates unique opportunities for sociology students.

The Sociology Club meets regularly throughout the academic year, engaging in fundraising; social, career, and graduate school planning activities; and providing a forum for discussing topics relevant to the discipline.

Act on Racism (AOR) is an anti-racism theater group founded in 2005. Members develop and participate in skits and dialogues about the history and persistence of racism in America. The group performs throughout the greater Grand Rapids area.

The Colloquium Speakers Series brings experts and community activists to campus to talk about important and controversial issues. Students and the wider GVSU community can join the discourse throughout the year as we talk about racism, sexism, gay and trans rights, the environment, and ways forward to a better future.

Career

Graduates are prepared for entry-level work in fields like:

Business management

Civil services

Corrections

Human resources

Nonprofit administration

Social services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology

Social Problems

Social Theory

Quantitative Methods in Sociology

Qualitative Methods in Sociology

Race and Ethnicity

Social Class Inequality

Sociology of Gender

Classic Social Theory

Contemporary Sociological Theory

Senior Seminar in Sociology

Applied Statistics

Intermediate Applied Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

International Application
$30 Application Fee
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Test Scores
Verification of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

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Why Study Sociology At Grand Valley?

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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